Hi, this is mpk from india. My adenium was 2 yrs old. It was healthy even though it did not have a fat caudex. I saw few posts on cutting the root to have a fat caudex (mebbe I was greedy). I had cut the root and applied cinnamom powder, dried it for few days and replanted it. Unfortunately it rained for few days and the plant developed root rot. So, I made a clean cut again, applied cinnamon liberally and dried it for 4 days before replanting. 2 weeks later (now), I see the remaining leaves have dried and there is no new sprout. Examined the (flat caudex) root, it looks healthy even though it feels a bit soft. The flat caudex has a hollow center now but scrapping did not show any rot. Is this normal? Will my adenium sprout?
I feel terrible for making the cut when I see the pic of it few weeks back. It was hale and healthy. Now, I just have a stem. Have attached the before and after(current scenario) pics. Kindly let me know If I could do anything better to aid in its recovery. Thank you guys

Did you cut back till you see clean creamy cut?

Yes, it was clean..did not see any black portion. The cut after root rot, I watered very less. May be once in 3 days

I usually water and fert once a week. I hang the wounded up for a few days and then plant. You have in shade while it heals, right .